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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Curtis Reed Square, Menasha WI
5K
56–70°F · some rain risk
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2025
56–70°F
dry
2024
53–77°F
dry
2023
61–72°F
dry
2022
48–59°F
dry
2021
52–72°F
dry
2020
65–77°F
dry
2019
53–67°F
dry
2018
48–61°F
dry
2017
63–77°F
rain
2016
56–62°F
dry
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About this race
Otto Grunski Runski 5K Overview
The 46th Annual Otto Grunski Runski 5K is on Saturday September 26th with a race start at 8:30 AM. Our beautiful course highlights Menasha's downtown, trail system and historic Doty Island. The Grunski starts and finishes at Curtis Reed Square, 160 Main Street Menasha.
Join in the Funski!
Registration Includes
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt: Sponsored by The Print House LLC.
- Finisher Award: Provided by Catch Fire Creations.
- Finish Line Fun: Enjoy music from 103.9 WVBO.
- Post-Race Food: BBQ Parfaits from Parker John's, sweet treats from The Sweet Lair, and brass monkeys from Club Liquor.
Proceeds and Donations
Proceeds of The Otto Grunski Runski go to Menasha Parks and Recreation Family Assistance Fund, providing financial assistance to Menasha youth to participate in Menasha Parks and Recreation programming year-round. Consider donating additional funds through the Donate link.
Sponsors
Thank you to our incredible 2026 sponsors:
- Parker John's BBQ and Pizza
- Club Liquor
- The Sweet Lair
- Kwik Trip
- Fleet Feet Fox Valley
- 103.9 WVBO
- The Print House LLC
- Catch Fire Creations LLC
- Mind+ Neurology
- Jitters
5K Route Map
For the 5K route map, please visit: https://onthegomap.com/s/olc5esii
Event Timing
The Otto Grunski Runski is a chip-timed event.
Registration Note
MUST Register by 9/12 for Long Sleeve T-shirt. Registration after 9/12 does not guarantee included shirt.
More Information
For more details and to register, visit Otto Grunski Runski Registration.
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